The application is now open for the submission of abstractsÌýthat propose papers, policy briefs, roundtables, and research-policy tools from scholars, students, practitioners, and the United Nations staff and delegates and for volunteers to serve as a Chair or Discussant untilÌýFriday, 10 January 2025, 11:59PM EST.ÌýSelected participants will be notified inÌýFebruary 2025.Ìý

Submissions are invited under one of the following broad thematic categories:

  • Multilateral Environmental Agreements:ÌýThe Path Forward for Climate, Nature, Pollution, and Social Justice
  • Peace and Global Security:ÌýAddressing Conflict and Inequity through Ecological Solutions
  • Indigenous Communities and Civil Society:ÌýInclusivity, Transparency, and Consensus-Building in Global Environmental and Social Governance
  • The Science-Technology-Policy InterfaceÌýin Tackling the Triple Planetary Crisis, Advancing Social Equity, and ReducingÌýInequity
  • The Role of Small States LeadershipÌýin Shaping Global Environmental and Social Solutions
  • Environment, Sustainable and Human DevelopmentÌýin achieving Equity in Multilateral Environmental Governance
  • Urbanism and Human Settlement
  • Social Justice, Inequity and the Environment:ÌýAssessing sustainability and distribution, measuring inequity, and identifying elements of social justice in local, national, and multilateral environmental governance
  • Inclusive Economies and Finance for Environment and Social Governance:ÌýBeyond GDP; From Decarbonization to Ecosystem Restoration and Equity

When forming panels, participants are encouraged to ensure diversity, with particular attention to geography and gender.

Monday, June 23, 2025 - 8:00am